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There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Product recall for Winsun Particle Filter KN95 Half Mask YS003 presenting a risk to the respiratory system.
Product recall for Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Intensive Repair & Hydration Mask Strength Leave in Conditioner due to labelling issues.
Product safety report for unbranded LED beauty mask presenting a serious risk of electric shock
Product Safety Report for Govek KN95 Face Masks presenting a health risk.
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both.
Product Recall for Creepy Town Evil Furry Mask sold by Poundland presenting a serious risk of burns.
Product Recall for Haunted House Dracula, Pumpkin and Frankenstein children’s Halloween face masks sold by The Works presenting a risk of burns
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
How the MHRA makes decisions on when a product is a medical device (borderline products), and which risk class should apply to a medical device.
Guidance on PPE, face coverings, face visors, and hand cleaning and sanitising products, for the protection of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These reviews aim to identify and examine evidence on the effectiveness of face coverings to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the community.
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Order a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Product recall for Asda Girls Day of the Dead Costume presenting a risk of strangulation due to the length of the face mask strap.
How to apply for repayment of import duty and VAT on protective equipment or medical supplies brought into the UK from non-EU countries from 30 January 2020 up to 31 December 2020.
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